Quincy University Hawks

2025 (Freshman): Did not see action.

Personal: Coates is from Sterling, Colorado, and attended Lincoln-Way West High School, where he competed for the Warriors.

He is the son of Bena Coates and Arnold Coates Jr. and has one sibling, DeAngelo. His mother, Bena, played women’s basketball at South Carolina Aiken from 2003-05, while his father, Arnold, played men’s basketball at South Carolina Aiken from 2004-06.

During his high school career, Coates competed in football and basketball. On the football field, he was a two-time Second Team All-Conference selection, finished with the second-most receptions in school history with 46, and posted a season-high 550 receiving yards. He was also a four-year honor roll student.

Away from the field, Coates enjoys playing video games, basketball, and spending time with friends. His favorite athletes are Julio Jones, Calvin Johnson, and LeBron James, while his favorite teams are the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia 76ers, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Dodgers.